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Financial Accountant
Proper Cornish —Bodmin
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Financial Controller
St Austell Brewery —St. Austell
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Accounting
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Assistant Management Accountant
FalmouthUniversity —Penryn
- £28,031 - £32,080 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Analysis skills
- University
- Accounting
- Work from home
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Finance and Accounts Manager
Balaena —Delabole
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Accounting Assistant
Anthony Williams & Co Limited —Redruth
- £27,000 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Finance Business Partner- Revenue & Commercial
ST EWE FREE RANGE EGGS LIMITED —Truro
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Data analysis skills
- Communication skills
Finance & Accounts Administrator
Balaena —Delabole
- £28,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
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Principal Auditor
Cornwall Council —Truro
- Full-time
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Operational Finance Manager
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions —Falmouth
- Microsoft Excel
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
Operational Finance Manager
Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions —Falmouth
- Microsoft Excel
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
Accounts Semi Senior / Senior - 36.25 hours per week
Dawes Accountants Limited —Saltash
- £26,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Payroll and Accounts Assistant
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Financial Accountant

Proper Cornish -
Bodmin

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Job details

Up to £50,000 a year

Benefits

Canteen
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Referral programme

Qualifications

Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Financial modeling
ACA
Analysis skills
Organisational skills
CIMA
Communication skills

Full job description

Join Our Team as a Financial Accountant!

Due to continued business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Financial Accountant to join our Finance Team based in Bodmin. This is a key role within the business, supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting, and working closely with both finance colleagues and wider operational teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll play an important part in strengthening financial control, improving cost visibility, and supporting commercial decision‑making across the business.

Hours of work: 09:00 – 17:00
Days of work: Monday to Friday
Location: This is a fully onsite role based at our Bodmin site
Salary: Competitive salary up to £50,000, depending on experience and qualifications
Bonus: Performance‑related bonus scheme

Why Join Us?

Proper Cornish is a well‑established, proudly Cornish business based in Bodmin, specialising in high‑quality pasties and pastry products enjoyed by customers across the UK. With a history dating back to 1988, we employ around 300 colleagues and generate an annual turnover of approximately £37 million, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern food manufacturing.

As part of a growing group, we have recently joined IDAK (IDAK Food Group AG | IDAK) and benefit from the backing of a large private equity organisation, providing long‑term investment, stability, and support. The business is also preparing to introduce a brand‑new ERP system, and this role will play a key part in helping to shape and implement the new system, contributing to improved processes, data integrity, and enhanced financial reporting.

We offer a supportive working environment where you’ll have real influence, exposure across the business, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside a successful and expanding company.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

Lead the annual budget and quarterly reforecast processes
Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, margin analysis, and operational decision‑making
Support timely management reporting and month‑end close activities

Costing & Operational Finance

Maintain and update standard costs, labour, and overhead absorption rates
Analyse production variances (yield, labour, materials, waste) and work closely with operational teams to improve cost performance
Support NPD and Sales teams with product costings, pricing decisions, and margin modelling

Controls, Compliance & Improvement

Provide oversight and support across purchase ledger activities, ensuring compliance with financial policies and audit requirements
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business
Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, and Company policies

Team Support

Working within a small, friendly and hardworking team
Support the development of colleagues where appropriate
Undertake additional projects or activities as required to support business needs

Essential Requirements

Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (this qualification is an essential requirement of the role)
Post‑qualification experience within a manufacturing environment (food/FMCG preferred)
Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and operational finance
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience using Power BI
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure

Attributes We Value

Strong organisational skills and commitment to accuracy and integrity
Commercially minded with a proactive, problem‑solving approach
Reliable, punctual, and dependable
Team‑focused with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
Aligned with our company values of Quality, Friendliness, Customer Focus, Honesty, and Passion

Even Better Bits! (Proper Perks)

33 Days Holiday Per Year
Company‑funded Health Cash Plan
Death in Service plan
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline)
Mental Health First Aiders
Free use of spa & golf facilities in St Austell
Excellent career development opportunities
Employment anniversary cash awards
£500 colleague referral bonuses
Subsidised staff canteen
Free pasties and pastries every day
Huge discounts on pasties, pastries, cakes, and tarts
Weekly free fruit
Birthday voucher for the canteen
Regular staff BBQs
Monthly colleague treats
Christmas celebrations and goodies
Local business discounts
Strong internal communication and colleague engagement initiatives

If you’re a qualified accountant with a positive, can‑do attitude and want to be part of a friendly, growing business where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today!

Closing Date: 05 June 2026
Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so early submission is encouraged.

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Join Our Team as a Financial Accountant!

Why Join Us?

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

Costing & Operational Finance

Controls, Compliance & Improvement

Team Support

Essential Requirements

Attributes We Value

Even Better Bits! (Proper Perks)

If you’re a qualified accountant with a positive, can‑do attitude and want to be part of a friendly, growing business where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today!

Closing Date: 05 June 2026
Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so early submission is encouraged.

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Join Our Team as a Financial Accountant!

Why Join Us?

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

Costing & Operational Finance

Controls, Compliance & Improvement

Team Support

Essential Requirements

Attributes We Value

Even Better Bits! (Proper Perks)

If you’re a qualified accountant with a positive, can‑do attitude and want to be part of a friendly, growing business where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today!

Closing Date: 05 June 2026 Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so early submission is encouraged.

Closing Date: 05 June 2026
Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so early submission is encouraged.